Local-news.ca is very pleased to welcome Peter Thoem to our pages! In addition to his many other skills, Peter maintains a blog called My Bird of the Day and he has graciously agreed to let us use his photos to enrich our site.
Peter says he has been fascinated by nature for as long as he can remember. Those who follow his site find that his photos bring them a sense of peace and quiet. Each of his posts describe the context for the photos, and his observations about the birds and their surroundings. He writes in a very informative, relaxed style that grabs your interest.
In Peter’s words, here’s a description of Burlington from a new perspective:
“It’s an area rich in bird life in all seasons. The rather extreme continental climate means there’s migration action much of the year. We get birds moving north to breed in spring and returning south in fall. We see arctic birds heading for open water and/or a more assured food supply over the winter months. The presence of the lake and varied landward topography means we have a lot of variety of habitat.”
To subscribe to Peter’s blog, look up http://www.mybirdoftheday.ca/ and you will see his posts, including those on birding in Kenya, Mexico, Spain, Sweden, and Uganda. The site also includes reference materials and comments from people all over the world.
Peter’s name may be familiar to you. He served on the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) Board of Directors for eight years and continues his involvement as an active volunteer at many public events and on natural lands projects.
We are grateful to Peter for exploring Burlington and sharing with us some of the beauty around us. If you are able to look at the photos on a larger screen than your mobile phone, we know you will enjoy the full effect of each photo even more than on a smaller screen.
